Topic: HOUSEHOLD
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move2 S2 W1 [countable]
1 something that you decide to do in order to achieve something : 
Taking the position was a good career move (=a decision that will improve the type of jobs you can do).
decision/action
a good/wise/smart etc move She decided to learn as much about it as she could, which seemed like a wise move.
She decided to learn as much about it as she could, which seemed like a wise move.Taking the position was a good career move (=a decision that will improve the type of jobs you can do). there are moves afoot (to do something) British English (=there are plans, especially secret ones) It seems there could be moves afoot to close the centre.
It seems there could be moves afoot to close the centre.2 when someone moves for a short time in a particular direction : Good gymnasts rehearse their moves mentally before a competition. He made no move to come any nearer.
movement
[usually singular]Good gymnasts rehearse their moves mentally before a competition.He made no move to come any nearer.3 a change, especially one which improves a situation
progress/change
move towards/from/against/to the country's move towards democracy a move away from traditional industries such as coal mining
the country's move towards democracya move away from traditional industries such as coal mining4
be on the move
a) to be travelling from one place to another : The rebel army is on the move.
The rebel army is on the move.b) to be busy and active : Roy is constantly on the move.
Roy is constantly on the move.c) to be changing and developing a lot, especially in a way that improves things : Museums are on the move, adding exhibits that entertain and educate.
Museums are on the move, adding exhibits that entertain and educate.6 to do something first, especially in order to end a quarrel or start a relationship : Men say they like it when women make the first move.
make the first move
Men say they like it when women make the first move.7 when you change the position of one of the objects in a game such as chess : Several moves later, Ron took his king. It's your move, Janet (=it is your turn to move an object).
games
DGBSeveral moves later, Ron took his king.It's your move, Janet (=it is your turn to move an object).8 to leave a place : It's getting late - we ought to make a move.
make a move
British English informalIt's getting late - we ought to make a move.9 when you leave one house, office etc, and go to live or work in a different one : The move to a larger office building is long overdue.
going to a new place
[usually singular]DHThe move to a larger office building is long overdue.